Just
a quick addendum to my Christmas Day message below . . .
In
2000, Marianne Williamson wrote the following . . .
"Every
day can be like Christmas, in its love and its peace,
if
our hearts open up and make room for love."
To
do this we can start by being aware (without judgement)
of
when we are caught up in fear, anger, impatience, cynicism, etc.
Then,
take a few slow deep breaths and let them out with a sigh,
and
seek to understand with a calmer mind.
This
may have help us find the compassion to respond
in
a more thoughtful and loving manner.
Easier
said than done, but not impossible.
Merry
Christmas & Happy New Year
and
all the other wonderful holidays.
You
may have noticed in my Christmas cards this year,
and
only my party invitation, that included the following quote . . .
"All
you can take with you, is that which you have given away."
In
case you are wondering where that quote came from, it is from the film,
"It's
a Wonderful Life".
There
is one scene in the film in which George Bailey is walking past a framed
photo
of
his deceased father, that is hanging on the wall in the office of the Building
& Loan.
Underneath
the photo is a small plaque with the phrase,
"All
you can take with you, is that which you've given away."
I
found out what it said by pausing the DVD / VHS tape.
Yes,
perhaps I am the only person obsessive enough to do this,
but
I thought the quote carried an important message.
I
think it is similar to the Beatles lyrics
".
. . and in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."
At
least, that is how I interpret it.
It
might also be a response to the cliche,
"You
can't take it with you."
I
hope the next year is a fulfilling and prosperous one for all,
and
that by next Christmas we will be all be at peace.
"Lets
hope its a good one, without any fear." John Lenon
Wassail!
from
Bill
Gazitano &
Shawn
Merritt
click
here for
Holiday
Home Pictures
From last year 2005 .
. .
Quote
from a Carol . . ."In the Lonely Midnight" (3rd verse)
words
by Theodore Chickering Williams 1855 - 1915
"Though
the child of Mary, heralded on high,
in
his manger cradle may no longer lie,
love
will reign forever, though the proud world scorn,
if
you truly seek peace, Christ for you is born."